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Abused Child Trust  
URL:http://www.kidsfirst.com.au/index.htm
Category:National associations 

The Trust aims to affirm the importance and value of children to our community and prioritise their safety and welfare, by raising funds to provide services for abused, neglected and at-risk children nationally. It also undertakes Australia wide research and provides advocacy program. Resources on the site include facts about child abuse, kids' stories, and drawings of children undergoing long-term therapy.

Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)  
URL:http://www.adca.org.au/
Category:General health and physical education resources  National associations 

ADCA is involved in a broad range of activities which include advocacy to government, advocacy to the media and general community, monitoring of parliament and the media, research, information provision and special projects.

Alternative Technology Association  
URL:http://www.ata.org.au
Category:Resource Use & Management  Energy and Us  National associations 

This non-profit community group's objectives are the use and promotion of environmentally-friendly technology and renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind and water, building with natural materials and conserving energy. Features of the site include a current projects section, publications and online articles and an events calendar.

AMIRA International, Australia  
URL:http://www.amira.com.au/
Category:National associations 

AMIRA International is an industry association which manages collaborative research for our members in the global minerals industry. By taking a partnership approach to research and development which is managed by AMIRA, members enhance their competitive position through access to leading edge technology. AMIRA International is a not-for-profit, private sector company established in 1959; it is based in Melbourne, with offices in Perth, Cape Town and Johannesburg and affiliations with similar bodies in North America and Europe. AMIRA publishes a newsletter, techology roadmaps and maintains a member's database. AMIRA also manages Data Metallogenica Centre, the world's largest mineral deposit collection housed in Adelaide.

Amnesty International Australia  
URL:http://www.amnesty.org.au/
Category:Refugees  Volunteer Programs  Global Education organisations  Civics and Citizenship  National associations 

An independent, politically impartial worldwide movement, Amnesty International works to both promote and to protect human rights around the world. This web site provides an online library, newsletters, and contact information for Amnesty International Australia offices in each of the states.

Arthritis Australia  
URL:http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/doc/
Category:National associations  Diseases and Mental Health  Rehabilitation Therapies  Other Health Sciences 

In existence since 1949, the organisation provides care, education and research for people with musculoskeletal disease. The site informs about the history of the organisation, and provides contact details for its affiliates.

Arts Access Australia  
URL:http://www.artsaccessaustralia.org/about.htm
Category:National associations 

Arts Access Australia is a membership based non-government service organisation. Arts Access Australia was formed in 1992 as the Disability And Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (DADAA) National Network. It works with government agencies, arts organisations and disability organisations.

Association for Children with a Disability  
URL:http://www.acd.org.au/home/index.htm
Category:Human Growth & Development  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  National associations 

A non-profit organisation, providing information, support and advocacy for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia. Some of the services include parent support, community education and advice to government. The News and Activities section of the site presents relevant information from other organisations and the government, and the bi-monthly magazine of the Association includes information on the latest development in the disability area. Links to other sites of interest are also featured.

Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies (ACWA)  
URL:http://www.acwa.asn.au/
Category:National associations 

The Association represents non-government social and community services agencies promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and assisting them to 'find their place in the world'. The site, organised into five general areas, contains information about the organisation, news, publications, project information, and links to related resources.

Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc.  
URL:http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/
Category:National associations 

An organisation supporting the rights of atheists, promoting atheism, providing a range of articles, quotes and news from an atheist perspective.